snare_drum

snare_drum

Solo

Tone QualityThe student's tone quality;

10		exhibits excellent percussive sound throughout with proper use of mallets and choice of playing area.
9	8	is characteristic of good concert percussion tone, but lacks consistency in mallet use and choice of playing area.
7	6	exhibits some flaws in mallet use and choice of playing area.
5	4	]has several flaws] due to mallet use and choice of playing area.
3	2	]exhibits many major flaws].

InterpretationThe student demonstrates;

10		the highest level of musicality, including well shaped phrases and dynamics.
9	8	a high level of musicality, but has some phrases that are not consistent with the overall level of expression.
7	6	a moderate level of musicality and understanding.
5	4	only a limited amount of musicality and understanding.
3	2	a very limited amount of musicality and understanding.

TempoThe student's tempo;

10		is accurate and consistent throughout.
9	8	approaches the printed tempo, yet the performed tempo does not detract significantly from the performance.
7	6	varies slightly from the printed tempo.
5	4	is inconsistent (i.e. rushing, dragging, inaccurate tempo changes.)
3	2	is not accurate or consistent.

Rhythmic AccuracyThe student performs;

10		accurate rhythms throughout.
9	8	nearly accurate rhythms, but lacks precise interpretation of some patterns.
7	6	many rhythmic patterns accurately, but some lack precision.
5	4	many rhythmic patterns incorrectly or inconsistently.
3	2	most rhythmic patterns incorrectly.

Techinical FacilityRate the student;

	coordination of sticking.
	stick control through hands and wrists.
	appropriate rolls and releases.
	attention to accents.

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Sightreading

Rhythmic Accuracy

The student performs rhythms accurately throughout.

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